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Boating by State: Hawaii

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Additional Hawaii Boating Resources

Hawaii's Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
This state organization administers programs, manages facilities and issues permits to make the nearshore waters safe for everyone. It's the place to go for vessel registration and renewals.

HawaiiBoaters.Org
This organization forms the basis for a grassroots (barnacles up) organization to lobby for the improvement of the state-managed harbors of Hawaii.

The Waters of Hawaii

The waters of Hawaii provide some of the most exciting and beautiful ocean recreation opportunities in the world. A quick glance at a chart of the Hawaiin islands engulfed in the Pacific Ocean really says it all.

Hawaii State Boating Regulations

Currently, there is no minimum age to operate a motorized vessel in Hawaii, with the exception of thrill craft, but that may change soon to conform with most other states. In the interim, it is recommended that you follow the general "rules of the road" that apply to any US waters, and this basic navigation rules course will show you the basics of boating navigation. Take the free course now at BoaterExam.com.

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